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Congratulations
to
the
Class
of
2024!
Source:
Disney
Dreamers
Academy
After
reviewing
thousands
of
impressive
applications,
the
Disney
Dreamers
Academy
unveiled
its
newest
class
of
100
dynamic
students
who
will
explore
a
wide
range
of
career
disciplines
while
learning
essential
skills
like
effective
communication
techniques,
leadership,
and
networking
strategies
during
the
4-day
program
at
Walt
Disney
World.
The
selected
students
from
Black
and
underrepresented
communities
across
the
country
were
featured
during
a
live
TV
segment
on
ABC’s
Good
Morning
America
that
highlighted
16-year-old
Sophia
of
South
Orange,
New
Jersey
who’s
involved
with
her
local
YMCA,
Girls
Scouts,
orchestra,
lacrosse
and
math
team
with
aspirations
of
becoming
an
aerospace
engineer.
Related
Stories
While
enjoying
the
Walt
Disney
World
resort,
Sophia
and
the
other
Disney
Dreamers
will
be
immersed
in
workshops
and
seminars
with
business
leaders,
Disney
executives,
celebrities,
educators,
and
more.
And
yes,
they’ll
spend
plenty
of
time
experiencing
the
magic
of
Walt
Disney
World.
“We
eagerly
anticipate
the
arrival
of
another
exceptional
group
of
high
schoolers
from
all
corners
of
the
country
for
our
17th
year!”
said
Tracey
Powell,
Senior
Vice
President
of
Consumer
Insight,
Measurement
&
Analytics
and
Executive
Champion
of
Disney
Dreamers
Academy.
These
future
leaders
are
poised
to
embark
on
a
transformative
journey,
gaining
an
experience
of
a
lifetime
that
will
propel
them
towards
achieving
their
dreams.”
Each
year,
the
Disney
Dreamers
are
selected
from
thousands
of
applicants
who
answer
essay
questions
about
their
personal
stories
and
dreams
for
the
future.
The
students
and
a
parent
or
guardian
enjoy
an
all-expenses
paid
trip
to
Walt
Disney
World!
Since
2008,
Disney
Dreamers
Academy
has
inspired
more
than
1,600
students
by
introducing
them
to
a
world
of
possibilities
as
they
prepare
for
their
futures.
In
the
years
following
the
unforgettable
experience,
graduates
have
become
storytellers,
artists,
engineers,
innovators,
journalists
and
more,
and
have
transitioned
into
mentors
to
the
Disney
Dreamers
who
follow
them.
For
more
information
about
the
Disney
Dreamers
Academy,
click
here.
